Book signing question.

[gregintenn]

I've never been to one before, but just went to a well publicized book signing for a local author. He has written at least two I'd like to purchase. We got there, and the dude had no books to sale. Is this normal, or is he the worst self promoter ever?

[peejman]

My brother in law is also an author. He does lots of signings and the whole point is to sell books. It would seem quite odd to not have cash and carry stock on hand. 

[TripleGGG]

24 minutes ago, gregintenn said:

I've never been to one before, but just went to a well publicized book signing for a local author. He has written at least two I'd like to purchase. We got there, and the dude had no books to sale. Is this normal, or is he the worst self promoter ever?

I'm going to go with "worst self promoter ever".  LMAO 

[2.ooohhh]

Asked the wife, since she's in publishing and she stated it depends on the venue. At a bookstore that would be really odd, but for example some community libraries may not allow the author to sell on site, but would allow the signing.

[hipower]

2 hours ago, gregintenn said:

I've never been to one before, but just went to a well publicized book signing for a local author. He has written at least two I'd like to purchase. We got there, and the dude had no books to sale. Is this normal, or is he the worst self promoter ever?

Being nosey. Who was the writer?

Thought about trying to get a few from various authors I like. Would love to have a signed edition of Robert A. Heinlein. Or from Jack L. Chalker.  Alas both are gone now. 

Most recently, I'd like something from Larry Correia and John Ringo. And to blow your minds...Charlaine Harris.

Yes, the lady who wrote the Susie Stackhouse books that became the HBO True Blood series. Let me tell you, the books are very much better.

Her more recent books, the Midnight, Texas series are rather intriguing. I have liked them all.  

Edited September 3, 2016 by hipower

[VERO1]

Every book signing I have attended were held in commercial locations.  Books to be signed had to be purchased there, at full retail price usually.  No slipping off to Sam's or somewhere else and purchasing a discounted copy.  

[gregintenn]

7 hours ago, hipower said:

Being nosey. Who was the writer?

Thought about trying to get a few from various authors I like. Would love to have a signed edition of Robert A. Heinlein. Or from Jack L. Chalker.  Alas both are gone now. 

Most recently, I'd like something from Larry Correia and John Ringo. And to blow your minds...Charlaine Harris.

Yes, the lady who wrote the Susie Stackhouse books that became the HBO True Blood series. Let me tell you, the books are very much better.

Her more recent books, the Midnight, Texas series are rather intriguing. I have liked them all.  

C.L. Gammon.

He writes historical stuff. "Macon County Race War" and "Hanging the Macon County Witch" we're the two I had an interest in.

[hipower]

7 minutes ago, gregintenn said:

C.L. Gammon.

He writes historical stuff. "Macon County Race War" and "Hanging the Macon County Witch" we're the two I had an interest in.

Thanks. Not familiar with Mr. Gammon, but must confess that I'm one of the masses that don't read a lot of history. But I will make an effort to look into his works.

[gregintenn]

He's not famous or anything. Just a local fella. I would be surprised if anyone who doesn't live here would know who he is